Tomorrow is NY Thursday

The Downsville Central School District 2026-2027 Budget, Capital Project, and Board of Education votes are in. Thank You for coming out to vote!
The DCSD Budget passed with 61 Yes to 23 No.
The DCSD Capital Project passed with 55 Yes to 29 No.
Richard Bell was re-elected to the Board of Education.
Thank you to the Downsville Central School District community for your continued support!
REMINDER: The annual school Budget Vote, Capital Project, and BOE election is today, Tuesday, May 19th from 2pm-8pm in the DCS Lobby.
The DCS Fitness Center will be open on Tuesday 5/19 and Thursday 5/21 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
Monday through Friday 5:30am-7am
Yoga Flow & Tone Wednesday 5:15pm
Spin Class just Thursday this week 4:15pm (some seats available - reach out to shood@dcseagles.org to claim)
Monday through Friday 5:30am-7am
Yoga Flow & Tone Wednesday 5:15pm
Spin Class just Thursday this week 4:15pm (some seats available - reach out to shood@dcseagles.org to claim)
National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society Inductions -- Streaming live here: https://www.dcseagles.org/o/dcsd/page/live-stream

Don't forget to order your 2025-2026 Yearbook!

The DCS Fitness Center will be open on Tuesday 5/12 and Thursday 5/14 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Monday through Friday 5:30am-7am
Yoga Flow & Tone Wednesday 5:15pm
Spin Classes Tues/Thurs 4:15pm (some seats available - reach out to shood@dcseagles.org to claim)
Monday through Friday 5:30am-7am
Yoga Flow & Tone Wednesday 5:15pm
Spin Classes Tues/Thurs 4:15pm (some seats available - reach out to shood@dcseagles.org to claim)
Elementary Piano Recital
Tuesday, May 12th at 6pm
DCS Auditorium
Tuesday, May 12th at 6pm
DCS Auditorium

Attention Seniors! New Scholarships have been posted! https://www.dcseagles.org/page/scholarship-opportunities

Downsville Central School is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026. Congratulations to Aarav Patel on achieving Valedictorian and Allison Ruoff on achieving Salutatorian.
Aarav is the son of Mr. Umesh Patel and Mrs. Urvashi Patel of Downsville, NY. Besides excelling academically Aarav has been very active in his extracurricular activities over his high school career. In 9th grade Aarav played on the Soccer Team, Basketball Team, and Baseball Teams. He was also a member of Ski Club and SADD. He served as Treasurer of STEM Club and as his Class Treasurer. He was also inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. In 10th grade Aarav played Varsity Soccer and ran Varsity Track. He was also a member of Not Me Not Now, Student Council as well as STEM Club, and Ski Club. He also participated in Travel Soccer outside of school. In 11th grade Aarav played Varsity Soccer as well as Travel Soccer. He was a member of the Ski Club, SADD Club, and served as Student Council Class Representative. He also attended a Student Leadership Workshop in 11th grade while serving as his class representative. He was inducted into the National Honor Society as well in 11th grade. This year Aarav played Varsity Soccer and is a member of Not Me Not Now, Student Council Rep, and Yearbook Treasurer. He also participated in Indoor Winter Track and Outdoor Spring Track as well as Travel Soccer. His leadership skills have developed nicely over the years, and he has been able to be a role model for other students. This year he has served as National Honor Society Vice-President as well as Student Rep for the Downsville Board of Education.
Aarav plans to attend Rutgers University in the fall and will be studying Finance. Congratulations Aarav on your excellent achievements!
Allison has excelled academically throughout her time at DCS. In addition to Allison’s academic accomplishments, she has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities during her high school career. In 9th grade Allison participated in SADD, Cheerleading, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, NYSSMA, and Girls Scouts. She also spent much of her time at dance classes weekly after school, including Ballet and Hip-hop. Allison helped by volunteering her time at the Afterschool Program to work with younger students. In 10th grade Allison was a member of SADD, NYSSMA, All-State Band, Cheerleading, Class Treasurer, Girl Scouts, and National Junior Honor Society. Allison spent time after school volunteering in the community and continued to take dance classes such as Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, and Jazz. In 11th grade Allison advanced to National Honor Society and served again as Class Treasurer, as well as the National Honor Society Treasurer. She participated in Cheerleading, NYSSMA, and dance. As a 12th grader now, Allison is participating in the production of the School Yearbook, NYSSMA, serving as Class Treasurer, and National Honor Society Treasurer as well as Band Treasurer. Allison continues to dance this year studying Ballet and Point and sometimes assists younger students in dance classes as well.
Allison is the daughter of Eleanor Pepe and Charles Ruoff.
Allison plans to attend Stony Brook University in the fall and is excited to join the Seawolf family.
Congratulations Allison on a job well done!
Aarav is the son of Mr. Umesh Patel and Mrs. Urvashi Patel of Downsville, NY. Besides excelling academically Aarav has been very active in his extracurricular activities over his high school career. In 9th grade Aarav played on the Soccer Team, Basketball Team, and Baseball Teams. He was also a member of Ski Club and SADD. He served as Treasurer of STEM Club and as his Class Treasurer. He was also inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. In 10th grade Aarav played Varsity Soccer and ran Varsity Track. He was also a member of Not Me Not Now, Student Council as well as STEM Club, and Ski Club. He also participated in Travel Soccer outside of school. In 11th grade Aarav played Varsity Soccer as well as Travel Soccer. He was a member of the Ski Club, SADD Club, and served as Student Council Class Representative. He also attended a Student Leadership Workshop in 11th grade while serving as his class representative. He was inducted into the National Honor Society as well in 11th grade. This year Aarav played Varsity Soccer and is a member of Not Me Not Now, Student Council Rep, and Yearbook Treasurer. He also participated in Indoor Winter Track and Outdoor Spring Track as well as Travel Soccer. His leadership skills have developed nicely over the years, and he has been able to be a role model for other students. This year he has served as National Honor Society Vice-President as well as Student Rep for the Downsville Board of Education.
Aarav plans to attend Rutgers University in the fall and will be studying Finance. Congratulations Aarav on your excellent achievements!
Allison has excelled academically throughout her time at DCS. In addition to Allison’s academic accomplishments, she has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities during her high school career. In 9th grade Allison participated in SADD, Cheerleading, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, NYSSMA, and Girls Scouts. She also spent much of her time at dance classes weekly after school, including Ballet and Hip-hop. Allison helped by volunteering her time at the Afterschool Program to work with younger students. In 10th grade Allison was a member of SADD, NYSSMA, All-State Band, Cheerleading, Class Treasurer, Girl Scouts, and National Junior Honor Society. Allison spent time after school volunteering in the community and continued to take dance classes such as Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, and Jazz. In 11th grade Allison advanced to National Honor Society and served again as Class Treasurer, as well as the National Honor Society Treasurer. She participated in Cheerleading, NYSSMA, and dance. As a 12th grader now, Allison is participating in the production of the School Yearbook, NYSSMA, serving as Class Treasurer, and National Honor Society Treasurer as well as Band Treasurer. Allison continues to dance this year studying Ballet and Point and sometimes assists younger students in dance classes as well.
Allison is the daughter of Eleanor Pepe and Charles Ruoff.
Allison plans to attend Stony Brook University in the fall and is excited to join the Seawolf family.
Congratulations Allison on a job well done!


The DCS Fitness Center will be open on Tuesday 5/5 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Monday through Friday 5:30am-7am
Yoga Flow & Tone Wednesday 5:15pm
Spin Classes Tues/Thurs 4:15pm (some seats available - reach out to shood@dcseagles.org to claim)
Commencement Speaker 2026
DCS alumna Carli Pinner will be the guest speaker for the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony. A 2015 graduate of Downsville Central School, Carli went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Elmira College in 2019. After graduating, she returned to her hometown and began her public service career with Delaware County in accounting and finance.
In 2025, she challenged herself once again by launching a campaign for Delaware County Treasurer. Her hard work, professionalism, and perseverance—combined with the unwavering support of her community—led to her election as Delaware County Treasurer.
Carli has also continued her passion for dance with Catskill Dance Moves in Walton, where she can often be found on stage or behind the scenes at performances. She currently resides in Downsville with her family.

Attention Students! Summer Employment Opportunities are available!
https://www.dcseagles.org/page/employment
https://www.dcseagles.org/page/employment

Attention Seniors! New Scholarships have been posted!
https://www.dcseagles.org/page/scholarship-opportunities
https://www.dcseagles.org/page/scholarship-opportunities

The DCS Fitness Center and halls for walking will only be open in the mornings this week. M-F 5:30am-7am
Yoga Flow & Tone Wednesday 5:15pm
Spin class Tuesday 4:30pm & Thursday 4:30pm (some seats available - email shood@dcseagles.org if interested)
Interested in attending? Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-central-region-service-academy-night-2026-tickets-1987355241024The


Skoolie Auction runs until May 11th 6pm.
https://www.auctionsinternational.com/auction/downsville-csd-ny-47065-47065/item/2015-ic-bus-pb905-convertedcamper-school-bus-295308/

Save the date

The Fitness Center will not be open tonight April 23. Thanks for understanding.

